TEMPERAMENTAL Synonyms: 101 Similar and Opposite Words

temperamental

adjective

ˌtem-p(ə-)rə-ˈmen-tᵊl

as in moody

frequently influenced by moods and especially bad moods one of those temperamental actresses who can make life difficult for everyone around her

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as in volatile

likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly stock prices have been pretty temperamental lately, often fluctuating wildly

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Recent Examples of temperamental There are only a handful of players who can survive temperamental eruptions and win matches, seemingly using that eruption to clear the brain and create a hinge moment. —

Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 26 May 2026 The pursuit takes Bond across the world, from Slovakia to the dangerous black market of Aleph, ruled by the temperamental Bawma (Lenny Kravitz). —

Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 26 May 2026 Naturally, reports of Crowe’s temperamental nature have dwindled over the last 10 years. —

Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 26 May 2026 One key to Bad Mary’s persistence in the American mind can be found in the temperamental polarity that first drew Mary Todd and Abraham Lincoln to each other. —

Thomas Mallon, New Yorker, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for temperamental

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The lighting is dim and moody, glowing paper lanterns cast a red glow over the space, and there’s Vietnamese pop music playing over the speakers.

— Mark DeJoy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 June 2026
The marvelous Master Chorale marvelously set the moody scene for triumph.

— Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026